Mariah Carey

People magazine has officially confirmed R&B singer Mariah Carey’s nuptials to actor/rapper Nick Cannon. In this weeks issue, the new man and wife spoke for the first time about their surprise nuptials – and showing off exclusive photos from their April 30 ceremony. "We really do feel we are soulmates," Carey tells PEOPLE, following their sunset ceremony at the pop star's Bahamian estate. "I never felt a love like this was in the cards for me." Cannon adds: "She is beautiful on the outside and 10 times as beautiful on the inside." Carey and Cannon shocked friends, family, and dedicated fans with a private wedding last month in the Bahamas. For more on Mariah & Nick's whirlwind romance – including photos of their new tattoos, details on Nick's candy-themed proposal, and their plans for kids (!) – pick up the latest PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday